STEM
What is STEM education? STEM education is aimed at developing among students the following core competencies, as determined by the Global STEM Alliance in 2016: (1) Critical Thinking, (2) Problem Solving, (3) Creativity, (4) Communication, (5) Collaboration, (6) Data Literacy, and (7) Digital Literacy and Computer Science. Given the breadth of STEM curriculums, many job opportunities await those who complete the program.
What Is STEM (Science Technology Engineering Math)?
STEM education is a curriculum that focuses heavily on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics.
STEM schools and programs approach these key educational subjects in an integrated way so that elements of each one apply to the others. STEM-focused learning programs span from preschool through master's degree programs, depending on resources within a given school district or region.
What Is STEM?
STEM-based learning programs aim to increase students' interest in pursuing higher education and careers in those fields. STEM education typically uses a model of blended learning that combines traditional classroom teaching with online learning and hands-on activities. This model aims to allow students to experience different ways of learning and problem-solving.
STEM Science
Classes in the science category of STEM programs include biology, ecology, chemistry, and physics. However, STEM science classes also incorporate technology, engineering, and math into scientific studies.
STEM Technology
Today, tech classes may include digital modeling and prototyping, 3D printing, mobile technology, computer programming, data analytics, the Internet of Things (IoT), machine learning, and game development.
STEM Engineering
Engineering classes might include civil engineering, electronics, electrical engineering, mechanical engineering, and robotics.
STEM Math
STEM math incorporates concepts and exercises that apply science, technology, and engineering to mathematics.
What Are the Benefits of STEM?
STEM education modernizes the learning process for kids, bringing them up-to-speed on the skills and knowledge most relevant in today's society.
STEM initiatives emphasize inclusion, equality, and diversity to find and support talent. Diversity and inclusion boost innovation, creativity, productivity, and revenue in STEM fields.
Widespread STEM education helps people gain careers in computer networking, IT, and engineering. These jobs are in high demand, and STEM professionals are in short supply.
What Do STEM Critics Say?
Critics of STEM education are concerned that the in-depth focus on science, technology, engineering, and math shortchanges students' learning and experiences with other subjects that are also important, such as art, music, literature, and writing. These non-STEM subjects contribute to brain development and critical reading and communication skills.
There's also concern that educators don't get clear-cut guidelines and curricula to follow in STEM education. For example, there's no standardized STEM certification for teachers. Further, students who choose a STEM focus in high school and beyond have such a challenging curriculum—mastering four disciplines—that there's little room for fun classes or exposure to new ideas.
What Is STEAM?
STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, the Arts, and Mathematics) is an offshoot of STEM that incorporates the arts to provide a more enriching educational focus. The idea is to integrate concepts with a real-world approach and create critical thinkers.
The STEAM movement is an answer to critics that feel STEM education doesn't adequately help children thrive because of its more limited focus. STEAM adds creativity and innovation to STEM and widens the learning pallet for children and young adults. It provides a blended learning environment that applies scientific thinking to all aspects of life.
What Are Popular STEM Careers?
Popular and in-demand STEM-related careers include:
- Computing: Computing careers include software developers, systems analysts, statisticians, and more.
- Engineering and physical sciences: Careers in this broad category include civil, electrical, and mechanical engineers. Also included are unexpected career paths such as cartographers, orthodontists, and biochemists.
- Life sciences and mathematics: Careers in this category are a bit more limited but still have ample room for growth. Examples include economists, mathematicians, and clinical research associates.
Career Prospects for STEM students
Most curriculums include the following interesting STEM subjects from which students may choose to specialize:
- Geology and Earth Science
- Biochemical Engineering
- Animal Physiology
- Evolutionary Biology
- Forensic Chemistry
- Mechatronics, Robotics, and Automation Engineering
- Biostatistics
- Naval Architecture and Marine Engineering
- Systems Science and Theory
Benefits of Having a STEM Education
Having a STEM education does not necessarily make you any more intelligent than people pursuing other fields. It does, however, put you in an advantageous position to become a leader, an innovator, and a catalyst for change. Here is why:
STEM education is holistic. It allows students to understand the world differently, in a way that is freed from the socially constructed delineation of disciplines. Think of yourself as the Avatar, mastering all four elements.
With STEM, your career will be future-proof. The twenty-first century requires a set of competencies that are targeted for development under STEM education. As curriculums are designed to match and further technological advancements, the skills you will develop during your undergraduate years will continue to stay relevant in this ever-changing world after you finish your studies. You will never have to fear missing out; you will become one of the trendsetters.
You will be more grounded. One of the best features of STEM education is that it encourages you to be rooted in and aware of your local environment. You can find existing issues or problems in your community, try to propose research-based solutions, and improve the lives of your neighbors. You may find STEM education and practice to be very fulfilling in this way.
STEM hones you to become flexible and capacitated to perform various functions. Most skills that you will develop during your course of studies, like communication and critical thinking, are transferrable and are needed in almost all jobs. This means that you will have a large space for career exploration.
References:
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Imed Bouchrika, Phd Chief Data Scientist STEM
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